+C

Copy on Mac

Mac · Everyday Essentials
ActionCopy
Shortcut⌘ + C
PlatformMac
CategoryEveryday Essentials

About this shortcut

On Mac, you can copy with ⌘ + C. Copies the selection to the clipboard. It sits in the Everyday Essentials group and is one of the Mac shortcuts people look up most, so it is worth committing to memory — it works the same way across almost every app that follows standard Mac conventions.

How to use it

1

Get ready

Open the app or screen where you want to copy.

2

Press the keys

Press ⌘ + C.

3

Done

Copies the selection to the clipboard.

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